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Thermal imaging roof survey in Broughton, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Broughton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Common roof problems in Broughton
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broughton
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We’re often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Broughton are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broughton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Broughton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Broughton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Broughton
Will you come out to Broughton?
Yes, Broughton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Broughton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Drones, thermal imaging and Broughton roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The wider area around Broughton has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 0.3 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around Castle Quay Shopping Centre may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Broughton. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Broughton and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
What’s near Broughton
Around Broughton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Roebuck Public House, The Warriner School and Tudor Hall School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older and listed buildings around Broughton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broughton
- Photos and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience